Physician Assistant

Job Description: Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise. Education Qualifications: NP: Master's degree in nursing PA: Bachelor?s degree in a health/science-related field Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Palliative Care - 0.8 FTE: The Palliative Care APP collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to care for patients with serious illness. The focus of this care is reducing the symptoms of stress of the illness with a goal of improving quality of life for the patient and their caregivers. This patient-centered approach supports the physical, mental, emotional, and existential effects of suffering with a serious illness and helps to ensure that recommended treatments align with the patient?s goals. PRACTICE SPECIFICS: Current team consists of 4 MDs, 4 Nurse Practitioners and a dedicated palliative care Social Worker and Chaplain. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance relationships with patients, co-workers, and others. Currently, duties include inpatient palliative care with possibility of outpatient work in the future. . Shifts: Rotating Shifts: Days. Primarily Monday ? Friday with possibility of weekend coverage in the future. Estimated Patients Seen Per Day: 5 - 7 Patients in a consultant role Experience in Palliative Medicine strongly preferred. Must have ability to work independently. Minimum of 1-year post-degree clinical CNS/APRN/PA experience LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: APRN: Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state. Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist in appropriate state. Current certification in CPR. National certification in applicable area. Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice PA: Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate state. Current certification in CPR. National certification. Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careersHired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation. For more information contact: Kris Reardon, Senior Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter Email: Kristen.Reardon@EssentiaHealth.org Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we?re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Job Location: Building A - Duluth Clinic - 1st Street Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: / Hours Per Pay Period: Compensation Range: $56.97 - $79.76 / hour Union: FTE: 0.8 Weekends: Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus: